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178 
1898, Trans-Miss., 5¢ dull blue, top margin plate number "614" single, immaculate "P.O. fresh" o.g., never hinged, perfectly centered amid large oversized margins rarely encountered in this tight margin issue, rich bold color, a Superb jumbo, this is the only example to receive this jumbo grade with only two higher (both graded 100); with 2014 P.S.E. Graded certificate (Superb 98J, SMQ $15,000). Scott No. 288 $275.
WITHOUT QUESTION ONE OF THE FINEST EXAMPLES OF THE 5¢ TRANS-MISSISSIPPI ISSUE.
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Lot
179
1898, Trans-Miss., $2 orange brown, Post Office fresh o.g., very lightly hinged, attractively centered amid large margins, deep rich color on bright paper, Extremely Fine and choice, a stunning mint example; with 2017 P.S.E. certificate. Scott No. 293 $1,900.
Realized: $3,750
Lot 180 o
1898, Trans-Miss., $2 orange brown, light duplex cancel, exceptional centering within large margins, rich color on bright paper, Extremely Fine to Superb; with 2015 P.S.E. and 2017 P.S.A.G. certificates, both Graded (XF-Sup 95, SMQ $8,750).Scott No. 293 $1,100.
A STUNNING EXAMPLE OF THE $2 TRANS-MISSISSIPPI IN THIS QUALITY, ONE OF ONLY 6 EXAMPLES GRADED XF-SUPERB 95 BY P.S.E. WITH NONE GRADED HIGHER.
Realized: $5,250
Lot 181 P
1901, Pan-Americans complete, large die proofs, on India die sunk on card (approximately 160x116mm), rich colors throughout, all fresh and pristine, Extremely Fine.Scott Nos. 294P1-299P1 $3,450.
A SUPERB COMPLETE SET OF THE 1901 PAN-AMERICANS LARGE DIE PROOFS.
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Realized: $1,700